Bench-clearing fight ends Terrell vs. Forney boys basketball game

TERRELL — A bench-clearing fight cut the Terrell and Forney boys basketball game short on Friday night.

After a foul by a Terrell player near the end of the first half, words were exchanged between both teams before players started shoving each other. Punches were then thrown, and players from both benches stormed the court.

Some spectators also poured onto the floor while coaches, district officials, Terrell ISD police and some parents broke up the scuffle.

Referees called off the game because both teams’ benches rushed the court. Terrell, which held a 13-6 lead at the time, was given the win.

No arrests were made, nor any injuries reported.

TISD athletic director Buster Leaf said administrators from both schools will review the incident, which will be filed with the University Interscholastic League.

The Terrell Tribune first reported the information.

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